Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Trade 'Em!

I'm finally caught up with trades!

I think!

Probably...

Last night I dropped a bunch of envelopes in the mail box and today I'm taking a few other packages to the post office after school. Work has been keeping me busy, and since the post office in my town closes at 4:30, it's been tough getting to it before it closes.

Anyways, I've also been looking for an excuse to show this card, which is one of my favorite Padre cards, commemorating the trade that made them an awesome team in the 90s.

This card only shows ten-twelfths of the players involved in "the largest trade since 1957". For some reason, Derek Bell didn't get the memo and wasn't included in the photo. The Astros also sent a minor leaguer named Sean Fesh to San Diego as the "player to be named later". He would never make it to the big club.

Speaking of dozens, the Padres scored a baker's dozen last night, whooping the Cubbies 13-7. Way to go offense, I can't imagine the Padres winning a lot of games when the pitching gives up seven runs. Yonder Alonso, Nick Hundley, and Carlos Quentin all homered and had eight RBIs combined. Hopefully they saved some for tomorrow's game.

About Me:

I'm a Padres fan that moved from San Diego to Texas. Grew up in the 90s, and have stuck with 'em through the lean years and... not as lean years. Can't stop rooting for my Friars, even living 1,307 miles from Petco Park. My wife and two kids are pretty rad. I'm also a first grade teacher, and I love my job.